open-source

Definitions

Denoting software for which the original source code is made freely available and may be redistributed and modified.

Relating to or denoting a philosophy or practice of sharing information and resources to facilitate collaborative development.

Examples

The company decided to release their new software framework as open-source to encourage community collaboration.

Many developers prefer using open-source operating systems because they offer greater transparency and security.

Contributing to open-source projects is an excellent way for programmers to improve their coding skills while building a portfolio.

Synonyms

public-domain free collaborative transparent accessible unrestricted community-driven

Antonyms

proprietary closed-source private restricted commercial secret copyrighted